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University of Washington Information School
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One of the world's top schools in information science. Offering degrees in Informatics, Library and Information Science (MLIS), Information Management (MSIM), Museology, and doctorates in information science. Seattle, WA. https://ischool.uw.edu/
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 23d
We are hiring tenure-track faculty:
▪️Assistant Professor, Informatics (up to two positions) apply.interfolio.com/171020
▪️Assistant Professor, Information Mgmt./Information Systems apply.interfolio.com/172354

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#faculty #uofwa #tenuretrack #hiring
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 1d
Join the iSchool staff team! Now hiring for the following roles:

Executive Assistant to Associate Dean for Research: bit.ly/3WiBxsx

Employer Experience Manager: bit.ly/42AQwBz
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 1d
Postdoc spotlight: Meet Dr. Alexandros Efstratiou of the @cip.uw.edu! He is a computational social scientist studying social media polarization, echo chambers, intergroup interactions and depolarization interventions, among other topics. @alextheefstra.bsky.social
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Dr. Alexandros Efstratiou wearing a black turtleneck sweater. A graphic with white text on a purple background. Text reads, "Research on social media: Dr. Efstratiou’s work focuses on social polarization on social media, looking at phenomena like echo chambers and uncivil interactions between people. He is interested specifically in polarization in culture: Why is cycling a “liberal” sport and fishing a “conservative” hobby? How can political attitudes affect the TV shows we watch and music we listen to? In his research, Dr. Efstratiou is developing methods to find where these cultural differences exist and what underlying identities they represent." An additional graphic with white text on a purple background. Text reads, "What impact do you hope your research will have? 'My aim with this work is to uncover new dimensions of identities that people tend to polarize around, like politics. If we can find underlying symbols or sub-cultures that offer a greater surface area to find common ground, then we may be better placed to address deepening societal divides. My hope is that this research will help people focus on what they have in common, rather than what they don’t.' -Dr. Alexandros Efstratiou, Postdoctoral Scholar."
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 2d
Join us for this year's Spencer G. Shaw Lecture featuring Cynthia Leitich Smith @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social, Muscogee Nation citizen and award-winning author.

This lecture is free, hybrid, and open to the public!

📅 Thursday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. PT
📍 UW HUB 250 + livestream
🔗 events.uw.edu/5v7NPg
Event flyer. Text reads, "Spencer G. Shaw Endowed Lecture. Cynthia Leitich Smith. Best-selling children's and YA author. Thursday, October 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Hybrid event: UW HUB and online." Covers of three of her books are included: Rain is Not My Indian Name, On a Wing and a Tear, and Harvest House. University of Washington Information School.
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UC Berkeley School of Information @berkeleyischool.bsky.social · 2d
Mark your calendars for our second Cultural Analytics Talk Series lecture w/ @ucbids.bsky.social!

@ischool.uw.edu Prof. @mellymeldubs.bsky.social will discuss how authors and readers are using #AI to generate fiction writing.

📅 Oct. 24, 12:15 - 1:30 pm
📍 210 South Hall, Online
AI Fiction in the Wild
Oct 24, 2025, 12:15 pm - Fiction readers are using AI to generate their own original stories, role-play, world-building, fan fiction, erotica, and more. Melanie Walsh explores the roots and future of…
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 3d
We had a great time at this year's @uofwa.bsky.social Dawg Dash 5k/10k raising funds for student scholarships! Cute dogs, fall color on campus, and family celebrations made it even better. Thanks to everyone who took part and supported this fun day. 💜
A dozen people in purple, black and gray pose in the University of Washington's Red Square, with a larger crowd and an inflatable husky in the background. People and dogs run past a red-tinged tree on a sunny day. A cute dog turns to their right to witness the celebration in Red Square. Their nickname is "Beans." A family that includes an Information School graduate and a Foster School of Business graduate and their child pose for a photo before the race. Their child wears a handmade purple and white hat with the iSchool logo.
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uofwa.bsky.social @uofwa.bsky.social · 4d
UW alum Mary Brunkow, ’83, won the Nobel Prize in Medicine this morning.
This photo was taken while she was on the phone with the Nobel Committee in Sweden. Mary said she initially missed the call because a strange number popped up on her phone — she thought it might be spam.
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 4d
▪️Learn about “The Science of Podcasts” in this episode featuring iSchool Ph.D. candidate Sydney DeMets: bit.ly/48dTVtJ
The Science of Podcasts with Sydney DeMets, PhD Candidate
This week, I host Sydney DeMets, PhD candidate at the University of Washington, to talk about her research on podcast networks! We chat about the polarization within podcasting spaces, the influence of moderate shows on bridging political divides, and the gender disparity in podcast hosts and guests. My favorite part was Sydney highlighting how guests spread across different shows in a similar way to the diffusion of viruses! Sydney also gives some podcast recommendations and reflects on potential future research directions. If like this episode, please send it to a friend, and rate it 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! 00:00 Intro 04:11 The Influence of Podcasts on Public Opinion 07:28 Methodology and Findings 16:13 Challenges and Surprising Discoveries 36:20 Concerns About Information Veracity 41:26 Future of Podcast Moderation 46:34 Podcast Recommendations • Music: 368 by Dyalla • Disclaimer: all opinions are our own and not representative of any companies or organizations.
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 4d
▪️“Community Notes help reduce the virality of false information on X, study finds.” UW News reported on research by faculty member Martin Saveski: bit.ly/477EAJY
Community Notes help reduce the virality of false information on X, study finds
A University of Washington-led study of X found that posts with Community Notes attached were less prone to going viral and got less engagement. After getting a Community Note, on average, reposts...
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 4d
▪️Read about “The iSchool’s IDEAS and Approach to April 2026 and Beyond” with Professor and Associate Dean for Academics Amy J. Ko. Ko has been a leader and advocate for digital accessibility at UW for over a decade. bit.ly/42miwJ8
The iSchool’s IDEAS and Approach to April 2026 and Beyond – Accessibility at the UW
We sat down with Amy J. Ko to discuss accessibility efforts within the Information School. Dr. Ko is Professor and Associate Dean for Academics at UW’s Informat
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 4d
▪️“Grievers Library” Launches First Mandarin-Language Grief Resource Collection in the U.S. - featuring MLIS alum Luming Zhang bit.ly/3IwH2k1
“Grievers Library” Launches First Mandarin-Language Grief Resource Collection in the U.S. – China Insight
Librarian, grief advocate and dedicated volunteer,  Luming Zhang , curated the Mandarin section of the Grievers Library's "Global” collection. 图书管理员、悲伤倡导者和敬业的志愿
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 4d
Check out iSchoolers in the media that you may have missed!

▪️“Documents that changed the world” podcast with Joe Janes and guest Brooks Harris Scheibler - The Guinness Book of Records bit.ly/3IFrlXN
Guinness Book of Records
A document that changed the world: The Guinness Book of Records, now styled as Guinness World Records and available online, compiled by Norris and Ross McWhirter and published in London, 1955.
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Caroline, doing the work @carolinethegeek.bsky.social · 14d
Games designed for kids, with kids! @wgbh.org + @ischool.uw.edu = 🎉

Tower Builders:
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Videos:
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Awesome Obstacles:
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Videos:
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 7d
The research is funded in part by a NSF grant to foster interest in #STEMcareers and understand how kids learn together.

The games encourage problem-solving, building, and learning about engineering through creative play, and are available now on @pbs.org Kids!" (4/4) pbskids.org/hamster
Team Hamster! & Ruff Ruffman | PBS KIDS
Play games and watch videos with characters from Team Hamster! and Ruff Ruffman.
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 7d
Using a participatory co-design approach with youth, and partnering with Boston public media station and children’s media producer WGBH – known for Arthur, Zoom, Molly of Denali, and more – the team produced new games with kids, for kids. (3/4) @wgbh.org
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 7d
KidsTeam Director and iSchool Assoc. Professor Jason Yip, KidsTeam Lab Manager and Postdoctoral Scholar Caroline Pitt (@carolinethegeek.bsky.social) and colleagues collaborated on a two-year, NSF-supported project on peer-to-peer engineering learning and JME (joint media engagement). (2/4)
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 7d
New from KidsTeam UW and the UW Information School: The ways kids engage with games - and with each other while playing them - has impacts on their learning and exploration. (1/4)
Researchers present their poster on Team Hamster! Researchers speak with conference attendees. Researchers present their poster on Team Hamster! "Co-Designing Media to Foster Joint Peer-to-Peer Engagement, Promote Engineering Learning, and Expand Reach to Young Children." Full poster can be viewed at https://informalscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Codesigning-Media-to-Foster-Joint-Peer-to-Peer-Engagement-314195.pdf.
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 9d
Did you play Stardew Valley in 2020? Our researchers find that playing games during stressful times is strongly correlated with positive outcomes for physical and mental health. Learn more: www.washington.edu/news/2025/09...
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 23d
We are hiring tenure-track faculty:
▪️Assistant Professor, Informatics (up to two positions) apply.interfolio.com/171020
▪️Assistant Professor, Information Mgmt./Information Systems apply.interfolio.com/172354

Help us spread the word by resharing this post!
#faculty #uofwa #tenuretrack #hiring
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UW News @uwnews.uw.edu · 10d
@ischool.uw.edu -led study of X found that posts with Community Notes attached were less prone to going viral and got less engagement. @msaveski.bsky.social
Community Notes help reduce the virality of false information on X, study finds
A University of Washington-led study of X found that posts with Community Notes attached were less prone to going viral and got less engagement. After getting a Community Note, on average, reposts...
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 10d
Digital humanities expert and iSchool faculty member Melanie Walsh's public-facing work has sparked a conversation with authors, readers and publishers about the impact of gender in children’s books. @mellymeldubs.bsky.social ischool.uw.edu/news/2025/09...
'Bears will be boys,' but why? Professor investigates
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” and “Clifford the Big Red Dog” are just a few of the iconic picture books that ha...
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 11d
Thank you, Professor Ricardo Gomez, for your steadfast dedication to iSchool students, inquiry, and collaboration! We wish you all the best in your retirement - and with your next steps writing fiction. ischool.uw.edu/news/2025/09...
As a researcher and teacher, Ricardo Gomez always put people first
Teaching rooted in real-world experience has always been a core value for researcher and professor Ricardo Gomez. Now having retired after 18 years at the ...
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 14d
Thank you for putting this together, @shahanmemon.bsky.social, and thanks to all the Ph.D. students and candidates who take the time to encourage prospective students and provide feedback!
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Shahan Ali Memon @shahanmemon.bsky.social · 14d
We also have a few upcoming information sessions to look out for (29 Sept, 10 Oct, 29 Oct '25):

1) General Info Session on 29th September 2025: ischool.uw.edu/events/2025/...
Ph.D. in Information Science Information Session
Interested in learning more about the Ph.D. program at the University of Washington iSchool? Join us at a virtual information session! Interested in a...
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Shahan Ali Memon @shahanmemon.bsky.social · 14d
Applying for a #PhD @ischool.uw.edu? Read 👇

Our student-run application feedback program will be open from October 20th through 1st November 2025.

Everyone applying, especially those from historically underrepresented groups or who have faced barriers in higher ed are highly encouraged to apply.
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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · 14d
Meet “I Am the iSchool” feature, Jordan Fennick! Jordan is a Coast Guard veteran who, after earning a degree in IT systems, has now come to the iSchool's MSIM program to bridge his technical foundation with strategic leadership.

Read the full interview here: ischool.uw.edu/profiles/jor...
I am the iSchool feature with MSIM student Jordan Fennick's photo featured against a lilac backdrop
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